Tomas Calvino
How to determine whether to bill tenant for repair or pay for it?
So I have a tenant that recently called me because the microwave latch broke so the microwave thinks it is open (even though its closed) and won't work. In my lease, the tenant is supposed to pay for any repairs that ...
Sarah Young
Would you hold back the tenant's pet deposit for carpet?
I just recently switched over tenants in my manufactured home out of state. The old tenant was good, and left the place in decent shape. Then only thing is that the carpets, which area bout 5 years old, are in such di...
Shanna Barnes
Does anyone use home warrantee companies?
Today I am not in a financial position and have not owned my invest long enough to have a pool of cash to pull from if there is a large unplanned repair. I was wondering what others think of utilizing these warrantees...
Jennifer Rysdam
Closet doors!!! How do you tenant-proof them?
All of my apartments have bi-fold closet doors. It seems like I'm constantly replacing the pins on the tops and bottoms, and replacing/fixing the wood that they go into. Does anyone have any solution to these to keep ...
Eric Schroeder
Our First STR and Out of State Investment Property
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $325,000
Cash invested: $32,500
Vacation home purchase in Tampa, FL that we have set up as a short-term rental.
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Jerome Mosetic
Back out first Offer during contingency period
Hi AllMy partner put in offer for first time home purchase which happened to be a bank owned foreclosure property. The terms in contract state that this" is as" purchase. We were aiming at doing in a live in and flip ...
Kevin Coleman
Boiler Maintenance and Monthly Cost
I am looking to acquire another small multiunit in Chicago. I have no experience with boilers and want to know the expected maintenance and monthly per unit heating costs if I am footing the bill as the landlord. Can...
Matthew Banks
Answered: Sharing some helpful HVAC advice/insight
People are getting ripped off with HVAC furnace replacements and repairs. I hope this helps others:HVAC systems are treated like black boxes by most property owners, and that is a BIG MISTAKE. They are often quite sim...
Alex Silang
What are annual repair costs on a condo like?
I'm thinking a lot of the repair costs will be covered by the HOA dues. The big ones would be covered. Does anyone have any experience renting out a condo? What were the repair costs like?
Morgan Biggerstaff
Raising rent vs adding fees
Hey BP community of Rental Property Managers! I need advice (as always...)My SFH is in MD and my tenants lease is coming to an end next month. At that point, they will automatically be going on a month-to-month lease ...